Fender TL 69-75 Paisley Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitar , c. 1998

Fender  TL 69-75 Paisley Telecaster Solid Body Electric Guitar ,  c. 1998
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Fender TL 69-75 Paisley Telecaster Model Solid Body Electric Guitar, c. 1998, made in Japan, serial # A-017214, pink paisley metallic paper with overcoat of clear acrylic finish, hardwood body, maple neck, black gig bag case.
 
Overall length is 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm.), 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 1/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.)., 7.41 lbs.

This is a super clean example of the very well done Fender Japan re-issue of the infamous 1969 paisley Telecaster. This one appears to have been made around 1998; the bridge still has the older style serial number stamped in the metal, the neck has the new "Crafted in Japan" making and serial number under the finish in the series correct for 1998. It is POSSIPLE this is a 1985 body fitted with a 1998 neck, but the fittings look more consistent with the entire instrument dating to 1998 or so.

At any rate the one piece maple neck has a profile just a bit flatter than the original '69 style but quite comfortable, otherwise this is a close reproduction. The paisley finish is very accurately re-created but does not show the heavy checking and peeling common to the originals today. All hardware appears correct and original and the appears practically unplayed. The TL 69-75 in Pink Paisley has been one of Fender Japan's best efforts since the 1980's, becoming recognized as a classic in its own right now. This is a fairly light and handy Telecaster, and its timely/timeless paisley livery remains unmistakable, as always James Burton and Elvis approved. Excellent + Condition.